Cape Meares Spruce

Feb 28

Written By Brian Kelley

Scientific Name: Picea sitchensis

Common Name: Sitka Spruce
Scientific Name: Picea sitchensis
Location: Cape Meares, Oregon
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Circumference: 48"‘
Height: 144’

The top has blown off this giant, but it still stands at 144’, and has a circumference of 48’. The tree is estimated to be between 750-800 years old.

Gathering Growth · Cape Meares Sitka Spruce - Picea sitchensis 02 - 28 - 2021 Oregon

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